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Always fair, constructive, and supportive.
Brings real-world relevance to learning.
Makes even dry topics interesting.
Knowledgeable and truly inspiring educator.
Brings real-world relevance to learning.
Dr Hoan Nguyen is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Southern Cross University, where he contributes to the Master of Engineering program. He is a professional civil engineer with a deep passion for research and teaching in civil engineering. Dr. Nguyen completed his Master of Science in Korea and earned his Ph.D. from Monash University. Before joining Southern Cross University, he held positions at Monash University, where he conducted his doctoral research in civil engineering, and Ton Duc Thang University.
Dr. Nguyen's research specializations include digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable design. He has produced a robust body of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating his expertise in structural engineering and advanced materials. Key works encompass 'Graphene oxide-coated sand for improving performance of cement composites' (2021, 76 citations), 'Dispersion of silane-functionalized GO and its reinforcing effects in cement composites' (2021, 33 citations), 'Performance of self-centering devices containing superelastic NiTi SMA wires' (2021, 18 citations), 'An improved deflection model for FRP RC beams using an artificial intelligence-based approach' (2020, 21 citations), 'Self-centering and damping devices using SMA dual rings' (2019, 28 citations), 'A constitutive model for GFRP-wire-confined concrete with polypropylene fiber' (2018, 11 citations), 'Artificial intelligence-based gene expression programming (GEP) for modeling the non-linear behavior of FRP RC beams' (2023, 4 citations), and 'Graphene deposition on sand–silica fume substrate for cement composites' (2025, 1 citation). These publications address critical areas such as nanomaterial reinforcement in cement, seismic-resistant self-centering mechanisms, AI-driven structural modeling, and sustainable construction materials, contributing to advancements in civil engineering practices.
